Average Monthly Sunshine in Rancho Cordova (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rancho Cordova receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rancho Cordova varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 440 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rancho Cordova, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours.

Rancho Cordova’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rancho Cordova enjoys an average of 3600 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Rancho Cordova’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rancho Cordova Precipitation page.